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Nighthawks Entertainment to Host Inaugural “Tumbling Creek Trail of Terror”

Nighthawks Entertainment to Host Inaugural “Tumbling Creek Trail of Terror”

Gavin Beck, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

The University of North Georgia will host its annual Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 27 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. The event will take place at the G.W. Bailey Amphitheater on the Gainesville campus as well...

Photo by Kevin Rajaram on Unsplash

Let’s Get Corny: Supplement FallFest with these Corn Mazes

Bruce Clark, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

Agritourism has been instrumental in saving farms throughout America while still providing the local populace with valuable attractions such as sightseeing, fruit picking, and corn mazes. Buford Corn Maze...

The Transformative Power of Literature

Wesley F., Writer October 10, 2023

In a quiet room at the Dahlonega campus library and through Zoom on Sept. 21, the University of North Georgia brought together three famous southern authors for a unique event called "Discussing Aliens:...

Baik and Jang performing in Gloria Shott Performance Hall on UNG Dahlonega campus - Oct. 3

World Renowned Musicians Perform at UNG

Olivia Prevette, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Come enjoy, and don't think. That's what one of the organizers of the A Little Night(hawk) Music concert series says he's hoping students will do. University of North Georgia students have dozens...

This camera monitors the outside of Gainesvilles Public Safety Complex

Cameras on Campus: UNG Increases Security

Sean Williams, Editor October 3, 2023

The University of North Georgia Police Department will soon have eyes like a hawk thanks to new cameras being installed on the Gainesville campus. UNG Police Chief Greg Williams says there are cameras...

Hot Air Balloons Sitting in the Sandy Creek Park Field for the 3rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival

Athens Third Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Takes Flight

Eli Hogan, Staff Editor/Writer October 3, 2023

  On Saturday, Sep. 3, Athens Clarke County held their third annual hot air balloon festival aptly named "Above Athens Balloon Festival". The festival was held at Sandy Creek Park on 400 Bob Holman...

Photo by Hannah Hutkowski

UNG Christian Community to Host “Day of Worship”

Bruce Clark, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Starting tomorrow Oct.4, the Baptist Collegiate Ministries, one of the University of North Georgia faith-based student clubs, will use the GW Bailey amphitheater behind the Martha T. Nesbitt building on...

Photo by Robert DiClemente

North Georgia Women’s Soccer Ties with Flagler in Ranked Matchup

Robert DiClemente September 26, 2023

In a game that went back and forth for the full 90 minutes, No. 18 North Georgia Women’s Soccer ended its matchup with No. 11 Flagler College in a 2-2 tie on Saturday, Sept. 23.  This highly anticipated...

Highlands to Islands Trail

Highlands to Islands Trail

Megan Nelson, Editor September 26, 2023

The Highlands to Islands trail is an exciting project being constructed across Hall County. Like the Atlanta Beltline, this paved footpath will enable pedestrians and bikers to safely traverse over thirty...

Rylan Lawyer, BSN Major at UNG Oconee

The Right Foot: How UNG Freshmen Can Set Themselves Up For Success

Bruce Clark, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

For many college freshmen, the first semester of college is a daunting task. Rylan Lawyer, a freshman BSN major at the University of North Georgia’s Oconee campus, said she “plan[s] lots before school...

UNG Soccer Teams Split Matchup With Young Harris in Battle of Blood Mountain

UNG Soccer Teams Split Matchup With Young Harris in Battle of Blood Mountain

Robert DiClemente September 12, 2023

For the 11th straight season, the University of North Georgia Men’s and Women’s Soccer took on rival Division II school Young Harris College in one of the first matchups for the Battle of Blood Mountain.  The...

President Shannon poses with Nigel at the Fall 2023 Kickoff on the Dahlonega Campus. Photo by the University of North Georgia.

UNG’s New President: ‘We have an opportunity for impact.’

Braydi Burnett September 5, 2023

Impact is one of the University of North Georgia’s president, Michael Shannon’s biggest goals. While he says he wants more students to enroll at the university, it’s not his main priority. “If...

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